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Ministry of Jal Shakti
COMMUNITY WATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN ARSENIC AFFECTED STATES
Drinking Water being a State subject, it is States/UTs who plan, design, approve and implement drinking water supply schemes. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical and financial assistance. As such State/ UT-wise details of individual projects/ schemes for rural water supply are not maintained at the Government of India level.
Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – HarGhar Jal, since August, 2019, in partnership with States, to make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular & long-term basis to every rural household by 2024. Under JJM, while allocating the funds to States/ UTs, 10% weightage is given to the population residing in habitations affected by chemical contaminants.
Under Jal Jeevan Mission, States/ UTs have been advised to plan and implement piped water supply schemes of bulk water transfer based on safe water sources such as surface water sources or alternative safe ground water sources for the villages with water quality issues.
Since, planning, implementation and commissioning of piped water supply scheme based on a safe water source may take time, purely as an interim measure, States/ UTs have been advised to install community water purification plants  especially in Arsenic and Fluoride affected habitations to provide potable water to every household at the rate of 8–10 litre per capita per day  to meet their drinking and cooking requirements.
Under JJM, contamination in drinking water sources in rural areas is monitored on habitation wise.As reported by States/ UTs, as on date, State-wise details of habitations affected with Arsenic contamination in drinking water sources and covered with short term measure including during third and fourth quarter, so far, is annexed.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Odisha and reviews rescue and relief efforts after the tragic train accident
Government stands with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones: PM
No stone will be left unturned to provide all possible medical help to those injured: PM
PM emphasises ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate this monumental tragedy
PM gives instructions for speedy investigation and for taking prompt and stringent action against those found guilty
PM says that along with relief and rescue, Railways is working on ensuring quick restoration of tracks
PM lauds Odisha government, local administration and local people, especially youth, for promptly undertaking relief and rescue efforts
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Odisha and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts underway after the tragic train accident in Balasore. Prime Minister visited the railway accident site and the hospital where the injured are undertaking treatment.
Prime Minister said that people from various states who were travelling in the trains have been impacted by this monumental tragedy. While talking about the tragic loss of lives, Prime Minister said that no stone will be left unturned to provide all possible medical help to those injured. He said that the government stands with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones.
Prime Minister said that instructions have been given to ensure proper and speedy investigation of the tragedy, and to take prompt and stringent action against those found guilty. He commended the efforts of the Odisha government, local administration and of the local people, especially youth, who worked through the night to assist ongoing efforts. He also lauded the local citizens who turned up in large numbers for blood donation, to help those injured. He said that Railways is working to provide rescue and relief, as well as to ensure quick restoration of rail tracks. Interacting with the local authorities, personnel from the disaster relief forces and railways officials, Prime Minister emphasised on ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate the tragedy.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 566
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 205.55 Crore
More than 31 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 205 Crore  today. More than 31 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10412306
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10092675
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6408726
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18431414
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17675433
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12431957
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
39317923
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
28431229
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61295875
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
51323241
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
559690453
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
509507930
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
29044225
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
203717490
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
195440040
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
18816669
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127460846
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
122140480
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
33875408
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
1020326307
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
934611028
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
100576985
|
|
Total
|
|
2055514320
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 4th August, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
63
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
531
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
16384
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
168
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
809
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
37922
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
87143
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
147698
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
29702
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
91366
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
38362
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
185950
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1358693
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6842
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
40200
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
722988
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4661
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
27396
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
314437
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
166941
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
493950
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2450424
|
|
Total
|
|
3111315
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I bow to Sree Narayana Guru on his Jayanti. His teachings provide strength to millions. His emphasis on learning, social reform and equality continue to motivate us. He gave immense importance to women empowerment as well as harnessing youth power for social change."
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
2nd Protocol Amending India – Singapore CECA Signed
Deputy Chief Negotiators of India and Singapore signing the 2nd protocol amending CECA
India and Singapore today signed the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement  in New Delhi. The Protocol was signed by Deputy Chief Negotiators, Shri Rajneesh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Mr. Francis Chong, Senior Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Government of Singapore.
The signing of the Second Protocol, amending CECA, will boost bilateral trade between India and Singapore.TheCECA was the first comprehensive agreement covering trade in goods, services and investments, which India had signed with any of its trading partners. The CECA was signed on 29th June, 2005 and its first review was concluded on 1st October, 2007.
Signing of the Second Protocol formally brings to closure, the negotiations on second review of CECA, which began on 11th May, 2010. India and Singapore have successfully reached mutual understanding and agreement in closing the second review. Both sides agreed to expand the coverage of tariff concessions, liberalize the Rules of Origin, rationalize Product Specific Rules and include provisions on Certificate of Origin and Cooperation on its verification. These measures will further facilitate trade between India and Singapore and also improve utilization of CECA.
The Protocol amending CECA will give effect to the provisions agreed between India and Singapore during the closure of the Second Review of India Singapore CECA. The conclusion of the Second Review of CECA was announced during the State visit of the Prime Minister of India to Singapore on 1st June, 2018. The provisions of the Second Protocol will come into effect on 14th September, 2018.
The two countries are exploring the possibility of launching the 3rd Review of India-Singapore CECA in September, 2018.
Singapore is the second largest trading partner of India within ASEAN and India is the largest trading partner of Singapore in South Asia, with a bilateral trade of USD 17.7 billion in 2017-18. Singapore’s trade with India constitutes about 21.8% of our total trade with ASEAN and 2.3% of our global trade. India had a trade surplus of USD 2.73 billion with Singapore in 2017-18.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for PM Cares Children
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has launched the PM CARES for Children Scheme on 29th May, 2021. Under this Scheme, an initiative was started in Feb 2022 to provide financial assistance to support such children who have lost both the Parents or legal Guardian or Adoptive Parents or Surviving Parent to COVID-19 pandemic.
In line with the above initiative, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has decided to provide scholarship assistance to such Children who have lost both the Parents or legal Guardian or Adoptive Parents or Surviving Parent to COVID-19 pandemic to continue their education without any hindrance. Accordingly, a new Scheme was formulated for the purpose namely; SCHOLARSHIP FOR PM CARES CHILDREN as a Central Sector Scheme. Under the Scheme Scholarship allowance would be ₹20,000/- per child per annum which will comprise monthly allowance of ₹1,000 per month and Annual academic allowance of Rs. 8,000 to cover the entire school fees, cost of the books and uniform, shoes and other educational equipment . The Scholarship will be disbursed through DBT to the Children from Class 1std until they pass out the 12 std Class. 3945 Children have been benefited under the Scheme with an amount of ₹7.89 crore during 2022-23. The Scheme has been launched by the Hon. Prime Minister on 30th May, 2022.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 173
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 36.45 Cr mark
More than 31.04 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 10.93 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 36.45 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. More than 31.04 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
14,04,816 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 1,35,166 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 10,62,08,106 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 31,88,078 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Eight States namely Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra have administered more than 50 lakh first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
|
|
S.No.
|
|
State
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
57809
|
|
38
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2244741
|
|
29852
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
272728
|
|
91
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
2774689
|
|
147092
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
6276886
|
|
109297
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
216968
|
|
658
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
2896124
|
|
78995
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
172758
|
|
104
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
152946
|
|
527
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
2988942
|
|
189446
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
399413
|
|
7959
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
8118725
|
|
241499
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
3510623
|
|
135936
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1195140
|
|
1838
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
1054592
|
|
37727
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
2561707
|
|
78397
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
7590042
|
|
182733
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
2130048
|
|
89536
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
81737
|
|
4
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
23179
|
|
36
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9465006
|
|
404256
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
7862885
|
|
337113
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
288829
|
|
410
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
291877
|
|
87
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
295929
|
|
191
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
253329
|
|
165
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
3505250
|
|
169548
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
199577
|
|
639
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1893573
|
|
37340
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
7941458
|
|
122604
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
254194
|
|
48
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
6089290
|
|
162388
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
4451838
|
|
128052
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
878728
|
|
13739
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
11540538
|
|
271558
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1575577
|
|
39392
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
4700431
|
|
168783
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
106208106
|
|
3188078
Ministry of Electronics & IT
AarogyaSetu: A multi-dimensional bridge
The Government of India today launched a mobile app developed in public-private partnership to bring the people of India together in a resolute fight against COVID-19.
The App, called ‘AarogyaSetu’ joins Digital India for the health and well-being of every Indian. It will enable people to assess themselves the risk for their catching the Corona Virus infection. It will calculate this based on their interaction with others, using cutting edge Bluetooth technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence.
Once installed in a smart phone through an easy and user-friendly process, the app detects other devices with AarogyaSetu installed that come in the proximity of that phone. The app can then calculate the risk of infection based on sophisticated parameters if any of these contacts is testedpositive.
The App will help the Government take necessary timely steps for assessing risk of spread of COVID-19 infection, and ensuring isolation where required.
The App’s design ensures privacy-first. The personal data collected by the App is encrypted using state-of-the-art technology and stays secure on the phone till it is needed for facilitating medical intervention.
Available in 11 languages, the App is ready for pan-India use from day-1 and has highly scalable architecture.
This app is a unique example of the nation’s young talent coming together and pooling resources and efforts to respond to a global crisis. It is at once a bridge between public and private sectors, digital technology and health services delivery and the potential of young India with a disease-free and healthy future of the nation.
मैंसुरक्षित।हमसुरक्षित।भारतसुरक्षित।
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India and Australia exchange written notifications; Ind-AUS ECTA to enter into force on 29 December 2022
ECTA to cement already close ties, create significant jobs in India and Australia, enhance market access and boost investments
Duties on 100 percent tariff lines to be eliminated by Australia under ECTA
Additional 10 lakh jobs to be created in India under ECTA
Indian Yoga teachers and chefs to gain with annual visa quota
Over 1 lakh Indian students to benefit from post-study work visa
Post signing of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement  on 2 April 2022 and completion of the ratification processes and the necessary domestic requirements, including internal legal procedures, India and Australia has exchanged written notifications. The Agreement will enter into force 30 days after this exchange of written notification between India and Australia in accordance with Article 14.7 of the Agreement. Accordingly, the Agreement will come into effect from 29 December 2022.
The India-Australia ECTA and the provisions thereof which has been arrived at after extensive consultations with all relevant stakeholders, will further cement the already deep, close and strategic relations between the two countries and will significantly enhance bilateral trade in goods and services, create new employment opportunities, raise living standards, and improve the general welfare of the peoples of the two countries.
Industries, businesses, students, professionals etc in both the sides are eager to avail the opportunities arising through this agreement. It will also promote people to people contact between the two democracies. Duties on 100 percent tariff lines are to be eliminated by Australia under the agreement. It is expected that with this agreement, the total bilateral trade will cross US$ 45-50 bn in 5 years from existing US$ 31 bn. Both the countries are complementarities in its trade opportunities. Hence it will help in resilient supply chain wherein cheaper raw materials and intermediate products from Australia will be made available to make our finished product competitive.
It is estimated that an additional 10 lakh jobs would be created in India under ECTA. Indian Yoga teachers and chefs are set to gain with the annual visa quota. Over 1 lakh Indian students would benefit from post-study work visa  under the ECTA. The agreement is also likely to increase investment opportunities, promote exports, create significant additional employment and facilitate strong bonding between the two countries.
Australia is an important strategic partner of India. They are also part of the four nation QUAD, Trilateral Supply Chain Initiative and the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum . ECTA will open a new chapter on India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership between two vibrant economies with shared interest and trade complementarities. The Agreement encompasses cooperation across the entire gamut of bilateral economic and commercial relations between the two friendly countries.
Ministry of Power
NTPC Darlipali’s 800 MW second unit completes trial
NTPC Group total installed capacity touches 66875 MW
The National Thermal Power Corporation  Ltd, India’s largest integrated energy company has achieved another landmark . NTPC’s installed capacity now touches 66875 MW after the 2nd Unit of 800 MW capacity  at NTPC Darlipali in Odisha has successfully completed its trial operation.With this completion, the total installed capacity of NTPC group has become 66,875 MW.
Currently, NTPC Group has 71 Power stations including 29 Renewable projects. Also the company has set a target to install 60 gigawatts  of renewable energy  capacity by 2032.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
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All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers - December, 2021
- The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of December, 2021 increased by 5 points each to stand at 1097  and 1106  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from Fuel & Light group and miscellaneous group to the extent of 1.72 & 1.58 points and 1.02 & 1.06 points respectively mainly due to rise in prices of firewood, kerosene oil, medicine, barber charges, bus fare, toilet soap, washing soap, etc.
- The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 20 points in 11 States and a decrease of 1 to 12 points in 8 States while it remained stationary for Orissa State. Tamilnadu with 1290 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 861 points stood at the bottom.
- In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 20 points in 11 States and a decrease of 1 to 14 points in 8 States while it remained stationary for Orissa State. Tamilnadu with 1276 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 915 points stood at the bottom.
- Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers was experienced by Tamilnadu State  mainly due to rise in the prices of vegetables & fruits, onion, chillies green/dry, tamarind, etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers was experienced by Himachal Pradesh State  mainly due to fall in the prices of wheat atta, pulses, onion, vegetables and fruits etc.
- Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 4.78% & 5.03% in December, 2021 compared to 3.02% & 3.38% respectively in November, 2021 and 3.25% and 3.34% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 2.99% & 3.17% in December, 2021 compared to 0.88% & 1.07% respectively in November, 2021 and 2.97% & 2.96% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
- All-India Consumer Price Index Number :
|
|
Group
|
|
Agricultural Labourers
|
|
Rural Labourers
|
|
|
|
Nov.,2021
|
|
Dec.,2021
|
|
Nov.,2021
|
|
Dec.,2021
|
|
General Index
|
|
1092
|
|
1097
|
|
1101
|
|
1106
|
|
Food
|
|
1034
|
|
1035
|
|
1042
|
|
1042
|
|
Pan, Supari, etc.
|
|
1845
|
|
1857
|
|
1857
|
|
1867
|
|
Fuel & Light
|
|
1178
|
|
1198
|
|
1174
|
|
1194
|
|
Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
|
|
1106
|
|
1116
|
|
1134
|
|
1143
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
1140
|
|
1149
|
|
1143
|
|
1152
- The CPI – AL and RL for the month of January, 2022 will be released on 18thFebruary, 2022